MOM'S APPLE DUMPLINGS

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"My mother and her twin sister used to make these dumplings together when they were younger," writes Gina Hill of Ottawa, Kansas. "Now my mom and I make them for many special family occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup 2% milk
6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add butter and food coloring if desired. Stir until butter is melted; set aside. , For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place an apple in the center of each square. , Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter. Bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour syrup over dumplings; sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 43g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.